KDI Scholarships 2027 for Internation Students, South Korea

Summary

The KDI School of Public Policy and Management is inviting applications for the KDI Scholarships 2027, aimed at international students seeking a specialized master’s degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD). This fully funded scholarship offers a unique opportunity to acquire multidisciplinary knowledge in economics, public policy, law, and innovation management.

• 🎓 Applications are open for the South Korea KDI Scholarships 2027, a fully funded Master’s scholarship for international students at the KDI School of Public Policy and Management.
• 🌏 The scholarship is open to applicants of all nationalities who are interested in innovation, intellectual property, technology, and development policy.
• 📚 The program offered is the Master’s Program in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD), developed in partnership with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO).
• 🧠 Students will gain multidisciplinary knowledge in economics, public policy, law, innovation management, intellectual property, and development studies.
• 🚀 The program is designed for future policymakers, government officials, legal professionals, researchers, innovation managers, and development practitioners.
• ⏳ The master’s degree is completed in approximately one year across three academic terms, requiring at least 36 academic credits and a research project.
• 💰 The scholarship provides full financial support, including:
  • 🎓 Complete tuition fee coverage
  • ✈️ Airfare tickets
  • 💵 Monthly stipend
  • 🎁 Additional benefits
• 📄 Required application documents include:
  • 📝 Online application form
  • 🎓 Degree certificate
  • 📊 Academic transcripts
  • 💌 Cover letter
  • 📖 Statement of Purpose
  • 🤝 Two recommendation letters
  • 🌐 English proficiency test score (if required)
  • 💼 Employment proof (optional)
  • 📑 Updated CV/Resume
  • 📎 Supporting documents
• 👥 Eligible applicants include:
  • 🏛️ Government officials working in innovation policy
  • 📑 Intellectual property administrators
  • 🏢 Patent office personnel
  • 🔬 Researchers and academicians
  • 🔄 Technology transfer specialists
  • ⚖️ Legal practitioners interested in IP policy
  • 🚀 Startup ecosystem managers
  • 📈 Economic development professionals
  • 🌍 International organization professionals
  • 🎓 Graduates interested in innovation and development policy

Designation

• Master’s Degree in Intellectual Property and Development Policy (MIPD)

Research Area

• Intellectual Property
• Development Policy
• Public Policy
• Innovation Management

Location

• KDI School of Public Policy and Management, South Korea

Eligibility/Qualification

• International students from all nationalities.
• Professionals involved in innovation policy, intellectual property administrators, legal practitioners, and researchers.
• Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or higher, with a strong interest in technology, innovation, and development policy.

Job Description

• Participate in a comprehensive curriculum focusing on intellectual property and its role in sustainable development.
• Complete at least 36 academic credits and a research project over three academic terms (approx. one year).

How to Apply

1. Application for KDI School: Submit the online application via the KDI School entrance site.
2. Application for WIPO: Complete the necessary application via the WIPO application system according to official guidelines.
3. Document Review: Documents will be reviewed in August 2026.
4. Interviews: Conducted in September 2026.
5. Final Results: Admissions results will be announced in mid-October 2026.

Required Documents

• Online application form
• Degree certificate
• Academic transcript
• Cover letter
• Statement of purpose
• Two recommendation letters
• English proficiency test score (unless exempt)
• Updated CV or resume
• Other supporting documents

Last Date to Apply

• July 31, 2026